Image - Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)
Normal breast with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) in an enlarged cross–section of the duct.
Breast profile:
A ducts
B lobules
C dilated section of duct to hold milk
D nipple
E fat
F pectoralis major muscle
G chest wall/rib cage
Enlargement:
A normal duct cells
B ductal cancer cells breaking through the basement membrane
C basement membrane
Continue learning about invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), as well as other types of cancer in our section: Your Diagnosis.
Ductal Carcinoma in situ | Range of Ductal Carcinoma in situ | Lobular Carcinoma in situ | Invasive Ductal Carcinoma | Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
